Quality Inspector - Aerospace (All Shifts)

Jonaco Machine, LLC; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonuses

Zero premium medical plan for employee

Zero premium dental for families

Job summary

Jonaco Machine, LLC in Minnesota is seeking experienced and highly qualified quality inspectors to join our team. The mechanical inspector ensures machined parts meet internal and customer quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

This role involves inspecting components during various stages of production to detect deviations from specifications and prevent defects from continuing downstream.

Qualifications

• Requires 2–5 years in aerospace manufacturing quality control.
• Proficient with precision instruments, GD&T, and blueprint reading.
• Familiar with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or sit as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections on machined components.
• Verify parts meet drawings, specs, and customer requirements.
• Monitor in-process controls and data collection during machining.
• Document inspection results per QMS.
• Identify non-conformances and document them per procedures.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, quality staff to resolve issues.
• Ensure measurement tools are calibrated and maintained.
• Maintain inspection records and traceability.
• Support audits and communication with teams.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Quality systems

CMM experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification

Associate degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Optical comparators

Gauges

PC-DMIS

Zeiss Calypso

Job description

J onaco Machine is a full-service precision machining supplier with over 50 years of industry experience producing a portfolio of complex, close tolerance parts for customers in the aerospace/defense, medical, semi-conductor and high technology industries.

We have openings for experience d and highlyqualified inspectors to join our team!

ALL SHIFTS: 1st SHIFT - Flexible Schedule!

We offer a competitive wage, sign-on bonus, referral bonuses, and generous benefits, including a zero premium medical plan for employees and zero premium dental for families!

The mechanical inspector ensures that machined part meet internal and customer quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. This role involves inspecting components during various stages of the machining process to detect deviations from specifications, preventing defects from continuing downstream in production. The position requires attention to detail, a strong understanding of engineering drawings and specifications, and the ability to operate precision measurement instruments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections on machined components during and after production operations.
• Verify parts meet engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines), optical comparators, and gauges, to measure dimensions, tolerances, and material properties.
• Monitor in-process controls through the online control plans to ensure machine operators are completing the required data collection during the machining process.
• Document inspection results in accordance with the quality management system (QMS).
• Identify and document any defects or non-conformances. Ensure proper documentation of non-conformities in line with company procedures.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve inspection-related issues and improve quality.
• Ensure proper use and all measuring instruments and testing equipment are calibrated and maintained according to company standards and procedures.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation traceability.
• Assists internal stakeholders with the proper set-up and operation of inspection equipment.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to communicate issues and propose solutions to improve product quality.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
• Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and work instructions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in manufacturing, machining, or quality a plus.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in quality control or inspection within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM), blueprint reading, and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Proficient with inspection tools and measurement techniques.
• Working knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Good verbal and written communication skills to document inspection results and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform detailed visual and hands-on inspections.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and associated software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso).
• Experience with vision systems: Programming and operating a Keyence and Micro View.
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar quality-related certification is a plus.